Flatwoods, KY

Kentucky · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
7,281 Population
$60,467 Median Income
$112,200 Home Value
$923 Median Rent
55°F Avg Temperature
0 Violent Crime / 100K
41.4 yrs Median Age
15.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
2.5
Safety
2.3
Education

People

Population7,281
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density2,045/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96.1%

Economy

3.5/5
Median Income$60,467
Per Capita Income$27,803
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty Rate16.0%
County GDP$3,758M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$112,200
Zillow Value$139,489
Median Rent$923
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$984

Health

ObesityN/A
DiabetesN/A
DepressionN/A
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

2.5/5
Violent Crime0/100K
Property Crime498/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft80.7/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Jan / Jul32° / 76°
Rain43 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

2.3/5
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.50
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Work From Home6.3%
BroadbandN/A

How Flatwoods Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$60,467
Home Value$112,200
Median Rent$923
Poverty Rate16.0%
Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
Unemployment3.1%
Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Avg Temperature54.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population7,281
Population Density2,045 per sq mi
Median Age41.4 years
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Male 48.9%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.1% Hispanic 0.9% Other 3%
White96.1%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.0%

Language

English Only99.4%
Spanish Speakers0.6%
English 99.4% Spanish 0.6%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.0%
Health Insurance92.5%

Income

20% below avg
Median Household Income$60,467
Per Capita Income$27,803
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,139
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$63,553

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate3.1%
Poverty Rate16.0%
Total Establishments (County)1,796
County GDP$3,758M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation131
Healthcare Facilities156
Retail Stores223
Manufacturing38
Total Establishments1,796

Industry Mix

Restaurants 131 Healthcare 156 Retail 223 Manufacturing 38

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$63,553
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,902

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.4 min
Work From Home6.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

60% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$112,200
Zillow Home Value Index$139,489

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$137,450
Price Per Sq Ft$85
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio105.4%
Price Drops23.5%
Active Inventory17

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied77.7%

Rental Costs

21% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$923

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$719
1 Bedroom$794
2 Bedroom$984
3 Bedroom$1,277
4 Bedroom$1,442

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,902
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.48%

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage92.5%
Premature Death Rate13,628 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.3 / 10
Exercise Access64.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)156
Restaurants (County)131

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime0.0 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault0.0 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime497.6 /100K
Burglary201.7 /100K
Larceny/Theft215.2 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft80.7 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Temperature

32°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Average54.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation43.1 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation672 ft (205 m)
Land Area3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²)
Population Density2,045 per sq mi
Latitude38.5231°
Longitude-82.7193°
County FIPS21019

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.6%
D 30%

Republican +38.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.9%
High School+90.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.50

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density2,045 per sq mi
Land Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

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